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September | 2025

E.J. Callahan & Associates Updates

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EJC Volunteers at Cradles to Crayons

The EJC team rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at Cradles to Crayons, helping sort essential items for children in need — all while braving some stormy weather.

Cradles to Crayons is committed to providing children living in homeless or low-income situations with the everyday essentials they need to thrive — at home, at school, and at play. We're proud to support their mission and make a small impact in our community.

Thank you, Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts, for the meaningful work you do — and for letting us be a part of it!

EJC Annual Summer Outing

The EJC Team came together for our Annual Summer Outing at Tallship! It was an incredible evening filled with team building, connection, and plenty of fun. A quick thunderstorm gave way to a stunning sunset, making for the perfect backdrop to a spectacular night.

EJC Annual Bowling Tournament

The EJC Team came together for our Annual Bowling Tournament! It was a great afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and team spirit. Congratulations to Ryan Cartwright and Michael Reppucci for taking home the top scores!

News

EJC's Jeff Rogers Breaks Down the One Big Beautiful Bill

EJC’s Jeff Rogers breaks down what you need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on businesses and individuals.

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IRS Issues Guidance on New Deductions for Seniors, Tips, Overtime and Car Interest

The IRS has now issued guidance—in the form of brief descriptions—with respect to new provisions that take effect for 2025. Here’s a look at a quick summary of each provision, followed by information from the IRS.

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How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Higher Costs and a Tight Labor Market

Contractors today face a number of challenges: residual effects of ongoing inflation and elevated cost of capital due to a higher interest rate environment; the impact of tariffs driving up the cost of materials; and a tight labor market making it challenging to hire skilled workers. These factors combine to make a tricky landscape for business growth. With a strategic approach, contractors can navigate unpredictable waters and position themselves for growth in the coming months and years. Here are a few key things to consider.

DOL Expands OSHA Penalty Reductions for Small Businesses

On July 14, the U.S. Department of Labor updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures to help minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement. The new policy expands penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement.

Awards

EJC Awarded BBJ's "Best Places to Work" For 3rd Consecutive Year

The EJC Team celebrated being named to Boston Business Journal's Best Places to Work list for the third consecutive year!

This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on direct feedback from our employees—reflecting a workplace culture built on collaboration, respect, growth, and support.

To our incredible team: thank you for making EJC a place where people thrive. This award belongs to each and every one of you!

EJC Ranked #21 on BBJ's Fast50 List

We’re thrilled to share that EJC has ranked #21 on the Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50 List, recognizing the fastest-growing privately held companies in Massachusetts!

Members of our team had the pleasure of attending the award ceremony—an unforgettable evening celebrating innovation, growth, and community.

A heartfelt thank you to the Boston Business Journal for the honor, and to our incredible staff, clients, friends, and family—your unwavering support, hard work, and dedication continue to drive EJC forward!

EJC Recognized by Construction Executive Magazine's as Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ in US

We’re honored to share that EJC has been recognized by Construction Executive Magazine as one of the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ in the US!

This prestigious award celebrates accounting firms that demonstrate deep expertise and unwavering commitment to the construction industry. At EJC, we’re proud to serve as trusted advisors to construction companies across New England.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, industry partners, staff, friends, and family—your continued support makes achievements like this possible. Here’s to building even stronger foundations together!

Welcome Summer New Hire Class

EJC welcomed our summer new hire class.

From left to right:

Robert Noonan joined EJC as a summer intern while pursuing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Accounting at Bentley University.

Jacob Bennett returned to EJC for a second summer as an intern. Jacob is entering his senior year at the University of South Florida where he is studying Accounting.

Shannon Young joined EJC as a summer intern while pursuing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Master of Science Degree in Accounting at Penn State University.

Austin Wackrow joined EJC as a summer intern having just completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Accounting at University of New Hampshire.

Thank you for all your hard work this season!

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rises, Contractor Optimism Slips in July

ABC produces the Construction Backlog Indicator, the only economic indicator that reflects the amount of work that will be performed by commercial and industrial construction contractors in the months ahead, and the Construction Confidence Index, a diffusion index that signals construction contractors’ expectations for sales, profit margins and staffing levels.

Read July's Report Results Here

EJC Awarded BBJ's "Best Places to Work" For 3rd Consecutive Year﻿

EJC Ranked #21 on BBJ's Fast50 List﻿